Make-ahead Christmas sides
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Kale recipes
Garlicky buttered kale
A simple but seriously good side dish of garlicky, buttery kale. We've used chilli and lemon too for extra zing and spice.
Potato recipes
Bay-scented smashed roast potatoes
These bay-scented roast potatoes are smashed for an even crispier texture and make a wonderful addition to a big Sunday roast.
Potato recipes
Hasselback potatoes with ‘cheese’ sauce
What's better than crispy hasselback potatoes? Spuds smothered in a silky cheese sauce, that's what. And this whole dish is vegan too. You can't go wrong.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Carrot, parsnip and mascarpone gratin
A make-ahead side dish to serve with your roast dinnerr. This creamy carrot and parsnip gratin with rosemary and bay is a crowd pleaser.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Roast radicchio with lemon and parsley dressing
A vegetarian make-ahead side dish of roasted radicchio, served with sultanas and pine nuts, that goes well with roast dinners.
Cabbage recipes
Andi Oliver’s BrunkÃ¥l (Swedish-style cabbage)
Try Andi Oliver's recipe for brunkal, a traditional slow-cooked cabbage dish that makes a perfect Christmas or Sunday lunch side dish.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Potato gratin with bay leaves
This creamy potato gratin with aromatic bay leaves and gooey gruyere cheese is an essential side dish for a Christmas table or Sunday lunch.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Cranberry sauce with orange
This classic cranberry sauce recipe is so easy you'll wonder why you ever used shop-bought. Tangy orange adds a citrusy note.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Freezable bread sauce
You can make this freezable bread sauce up to a month in advance of your Christmas gathering. Just defrost in the fridge for 24 hours before reheating.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Extra-crunchy parmesan roasties
Scattered with parmesan and thyme, these extra crunchy roast potatoes are the perfect side to any roast dinner: Christmas and Easter included.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Sherry-braised leeks
These silky textured braised leeks, made more indulgent with sherry and double cream, are delicious as a Christmas side dish.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Salted caramel roasted parsnips and cauliflower
The natural sweetness of roasted parsnips and cauliflower pairs perfectly with salted caramel sauce. An ideal Christmas make-ahead side.
Potato recipes
Crispy pan potatoes
Serve these easy, impressive, crispy pan potatoes as an alternative to classic roast potatoes for your dinner party or Sunday lunch.
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Stuffed pigs in blankets
For these extra-special pigs in blankets, wafer-thin pancetta is wrapped around homemade sausage stuffing balls. An easy Christmas side dish.
Make-ahead Christmas sides
Roast sprouts, apples and pancetta
You've had brussels sprouts and pancetta with your Christmas lunch, but have you tried roasted sprouts with pancetta and sweet apple wedges?
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Red cabbage in pomegranate juice
Adding sweet-sharp pomegranate juice and warm spices to red cabbage takes this easy Christmas side dish to the next level.
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